West Ham United have been relegated to the Championship after a disappointing season, despite securing a 3-0 win over Leeds United in their final match. The Hammers finish the season with 35 points, three points behind 17th-placed Leeds United, who won the match 3-0.
Nuno Espirito Santo, the West Ham United manager, has apologised to the club's fans for their relegation. 'I want to apologise to the fans, to the staff, to everyone who has been with us this season,' he said. 'We didn't achieve our goals, and we didn't give the fans the performances they deserve.'
The relegation will be a significant blow to West Ham United, who have been in the Premier League since 2016. The club will now face a tough battle to return to the top flight, and will need to strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window if they are to have any chance of promotion.
The Championship will be a competitive league next season, with several top teams vying for promotion. West Ham United will need to be at their best if they are to avoid another relegation battle.
Nuno Espirito Santo has hinted that he may leave the club at the end of the season, citing the need for a 'new project'.